amusing

adjective

amus·​ing ə-ˈmyü-ziŋ How to pronounce amusing (audio)
Synonyms of amusing
: giving amusement : diverting
amusing twists to the story
amusing gadgets to play with
an amusing performance
amusingly
ə-ˈmyü-ziŋ-lē How to pronounce amusing (audio)
adverb
amusingness noun

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Examples of amusing in a Sentence

He's one of the most amusing people I know. It was amusing to hear her tell the story.
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This breed is a high-energy dog that's rascally, amusing and certainly vocal. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026 While the letter is amusing and frank, Kincaid is making a request that would have been ignored. — Literary Hub, 27 July 2026 Each week, writer and producer Steve Cubine, who actually lives near the Hollywood Sign, and actress/writer Nan McNamara explore, discuss, and dissect the magical, mysterious, amusing, and sometimes bizarre tales of Old Hollywood. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The real cost of getting it wrong Marketing blunders are often amusing, and some of these examples have become business school case studies of what not to do. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for amusing

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of amuse

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amusing was in 1676

Rhymes for amusing

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“Amusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amusing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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